20 May 1943
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1943
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment references navy draft matters and possible changes affecting marlin, cobalt, and air forces. It mentions Coquille and Hegh Aire in unclear context, suggesting a regional or organizational note rather than a concrete event.
In a school ceremony, Bonvie Jarves receives a valedictory treat with top marks. Migs Andersop presides as principal, with names of classmates and local staff listed, highlighting academic achievements and diplomas awarded.
Myrtle Point observed Victory Day with a 2:30 parade along Main Street featuring the Oregon Woman's Ambulance Corps and a line of participants: OWAC members, soldiers, sailors, Oregon Guard, Boy Scouts, Fire Department, local school bands, and students. Civilian Defense head Bert Pearson led a color guard and corps detachment. Mayor Jesse Clinton rode with naval personnel from Empire. Capt John Farleigh led the state guard unit. 27 OWAC members marched in uniform with an ambulance. The event showcased strong Civilian Defense cooperation.
Dr W A Iytle warns cattlemen of potential larkspur poisoning this spring due to scarce hay. The weed with purple flowers may injure cattle, not usually affecting sheep or horses. Advice includes quiet handling, proper hypodermic treatment, and avoiding lung exposure when drenched.
A polar bear was observed swimming roughly 300 miles from shore raising notes on Arctic wildlife behavior. Researchers track the sighting as it signals unusual long distance swimming by polar bears in open ocean.
The eighth grade graduation program at Union High School will feature performances by the Junior high band and a two act play Pirates and Pearls directed by Mrs Oliver Myers. Diplomas will be presented by Principal Curtis Beckham. A list of graduates includes Keith Bell Terenne Bell Dolores Barkley Edward Brown Walter Barklow Lucille Berry Odessa Coleman and many others. Students will have room picnics Friday afternoon and the entire grade school participated in the North African Victory Day parade.
Seventeen Myrtle Point Future Farmers toured dunes and Lake Tahkenitch last weekend with Mr and Mrs Ted Kirsch and Ronald Thegrou, leaving Myrtle Point High School in a donated truck. They fished nine black bass averaging three pounds, learned to row and operate a boat, and enjoyed ideal boating weather.
F. E Summers visited relatives in Eugene over the weekend. Borinens Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tomlinson of Arago were in town on business Thursday.
Mrs Cora Steele visits Camp White with son Sgt John R Steele transferred from an army hospital in San Francisco. Pvt Jack G Thomas visits from Berkeley on 10 day leave. Staff Sgt George Williamson earns Distinguished Flying Cross fifth decoration for European theater action. Don Evans calls from Camp Carson. Sgt Howard Eggers to Ft Benning for officer training. Lt Samuel Dement in officers basic course at Fort Sill. Mrs Leslie Strong reports return from New York trip with Sgt Graz. Roy Metzger notes three sons overseas in army air corps. W R Northup in Naval hospital San Diego. Sgt Clarence Pitchford on 16 day leave visiting Myrtle Point and Bandon. Mrs Vi Farrell visits husband in Texas naval school. Canned goods program announces 1943 44 canning period with 26 pounds per person limits and detailed ration rules.
County library workers and boards from towns across the county gathered at the Marshfield city library last Friday at 2 p.m. to discuss conduct of work and postwar concerns. Attendees included Miss Eleanor Stevens state librarian, en route from Myrtle Point to the Bay, plus local librarians and board members Belle Whitaker Dal King Will Lundy and Chas Wooldridge.
Two two day summer sessions are planned for Coos county teachers in July. Valley row will run July 26 and 27 and Shope Hall July 28 and 29, subject to school board approval. Open to all teachers, but aimed at those who recently returned to teaching and for vocal instructors.
Fragmentary notes describe an incident in Manorville involving a woman who was persuaded to stop using a receiver. The text is garbled and missing key details such as dates, names, and precise actions. Further source text is required for accurate reconstruction.
A collection of kitchen guidance emphasizes preserving vitamins by gentle cooking and proper storage. It notes butter enhances flavor on vegetables and gives tips for preparing spinach, including washing, trimming, and quick 8 to 10 minute cooking for tenderness. The piece also mentions student election results at Union High with officers named.
Miss Lane urges mothproofing woolens such as blankets sweaters socks and mittens with treated sprays to protect fibers. Store with napthalene or chlorobenzene crystals in sealed containers and sun and brush woolens to deter larvae. Moths avoid cotton and silk but attack wool fibers. Oregon State College scholar Mae Swan from Myrtle Point is noted.
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